Discover the cause of seborrheic dermatitis, the symptoms you should watch out for, and the treatment that will help you get rid of severe flakes
The causes of seborrheic dermatitis are the same factors that cause dandruff.
As your scalp produces natural oils, called sebum, the natural microbe Malassezia globosa breaks them down and converts them into an irritant, oleic acid.
This irritant causes the rate at which skin cells renew themselves to increase dramatically, leading to large clusters of cells accumulating on the surface of the scalp.
Treatment for seborrheic dermatitis It's easy to confuse seborrheic dermatitis with dandruff. Therefore, the first step is to rule out dandruff.
Use an anti-dandruff shampoo regularly and monitor the affected area to see if symptoms decrease.
If they don't, you may need to look for a shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis like Clinical Strength shampoo.
One of its active ingredients is selenium sulfide, which makes it more potent than our zinc pyrithione dandruff shampoos. It has been proven to combat severe flaking related to seborrheic dermatitis.
In fact, it's the most powerful shampoo you can buy without a prescription.
More articles on seborrheic dermatitis:
- Seborrheic dermatitis and scalp health
- Can seborrheic dermatitis be cured with shampoo?
- I have seborrheic dermatitis: Do I need a prescription shampoo?
